Polo Wheels (Tyres, Spokes & Rims)

I have a worn Sport Contact on the front, seems pretty good. Good for skids?

I'm not a massive skidder but tend to do a few.

the conti's sport contact is reasonably light and great in the wet .. available in 1.3 and 1.6 on crc for a reasonable price considering the free tube that is included. i never skid on them though

Good for skids?

Don't skid i'm afraid so they're doing me really well.

the conti's sport contact is reasonably light and great in the wet .. available in 1.3 and 1.6 on crc for a reasonable price considering the free tube that is included. i never skid on them though

+1 i got them when they were on a better offer but still priced well considering free tube...

Personally, I find marathon supremes to be the best all round tyre for outdoor use.
http://www.schwalbe.co.uk/tour/marathon-supreme/

But Kojaks are awesome on super smooth surfaces or when in doors.
http://www.schwalbe.co.uk/tour/kojak/

38c Nimbus... A joy, easy rolling, super puncture proof... Recommended...

26 x 1.1 " Schwalbe Durano all day long.

Good grip and only 260g.

Jesus, why is the 1.1 almost twice the price of the 1.35?!

By the way who's sponsored by tyre companies? Would I be right in think cosmic are?

what makes you think that?

2012 will be all about the sweet hook ups...

Emmett's got the best tyre in 26" I seen. 250g, but I can't remember the brand. There's also a Michelin 1.1, which is 200g. Haven't seen it, but bloody hell, 200g!

2012 will be all about the sweet hook ups...

In skating people used to talk about flow: 'yeah converse flowed me some shoes...'

Bill he posted it and the weight 4 posts above yours!

I don't care about weight that much tbh. The bike weighs a ton as it is, I'd rather it work nicely than save 50g here and there.

Considering One of the marathon plus 26 is about 980g, we're talking about a difference of over half a kilo per wheel.

If you subscribe to the idea that rotational weight is the worst kind to have, it's also weight at the furthest point out from the centre of the axle.

It's pretty bad yes. Personally I have a tiny budget so weight is usually a small matter, not ignored but durability and cost are a little more important to me

Well that should be fine too, marathon pluses are too expensive too.

2 x Second hand (used twice) M+, £20 bargain :-)

matathon plus weighs 980g!? i need some lighter tyres (and narrower) emmets one is awesome but is alot of money

980g for the 700x38c iirc Theres a lot of rubber there

I got mine for £25 on Amazon, which is not much more than most options.
Also if you ride front only / you really do not have to worry that much about how a tyre wears.

People looking for narrow 26" tyres, check out this thread: http://www.lfgss.com/thread80358.html#post2704888

i buy whatever has the biggest reduction at chain reaction cycles, got some mammoth WTB Graffiti SF Tyres last time, i think they're made for slick rock but worked ace on the court.

I'm sure I had some of these on a jump bike and they weigh over 1500g each. Far to heavy imo for polo.

Back to skinny tyres, you watch... Bill is way behind/ahead of the game...

Back to skinny tyres, you watch... Bill is way behind/ahead of the game...

Whatevs. Been riding 23c since forever. Skids are for kids etc. Was using brake when everyone else was still brakesless etc. Long cranks when everyone else was riding 165 and shorter etc.

Rest of world catches up with Bill yawn shocker.

There's also a Michelin 1.1, which is 200g. Haven't seen it, but bloody hell, 200g!

Found them, Michelin Wild Run'R Light. They've gotta be a bit too puncture prone at that weight do you think? Might try them after my kojaks wear out